Harbaugh was asked about why Kilgore is such a great fit for the position. The 49ers coach complimented his presumptive starter before discussing Kilgore's impressive streak at the line of scrimmage.

"He's a very athletic center; he has a good combination of strength and quickness; he has a quick mind," Harbaugh said. "He has done a good job of making the calls and understanding the system. He's on a streak of not missing a call for... I can't remember the last time he missed a call. So it's been good, been very pleased, knock on wood.

"He'll continue to get those reps. He is taking care of business."

On Guard

Mike Iupati spoke on Monday about his mistakes in Sunday's game. The team's starting left guard was shoved aside on two plays that saw quarterback Colin Kaepernick take big hits in the pocket; one of them resulted in a fumble-causing sack.

The fifth-year pro, a two-time Pro Bowler, said he wasn't overly concerned with the results.

"It hurts because you always want to be on top of your game," Iupati said. "You learn from it and move on.